Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition

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Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Limited Run Games and was released on December 15, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition follows Tomba as he sets out to rescue his missing friend Tabby and stop the invading Evil Pigs. This vibrant platformer features save-anywhere convenience, a rewind option for retries, and a museum showcasing original artwork and game history. Dive into this charming adventure filled with exploration and fun challenges.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 135 reviews

music13 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game successfully brings back a wave of nostalgia for players who enjoyed it during the PS1 era, with many praising its charm and unique gameplay.
Recent updates have addressed major issues, including the addition of the US soundtrack and a 'Continue' option after dying, enhancing the overall experience.
The vibrant art style, engaging level design, and diverse quest system continue to captivate players, making it a beloved classic.

The initial release faced significant criticism for lacking the US soundtrack during gameplay, which many players felt diminished the nostalgic experience.
Technical issues such as slowdowns, audio glitches, and a confusing save system have been reported, particularly on platforms like the Steam Deck.
Some players feel that the port lacks the polish expected from a modern release, with missing quality of life features and a limited options menu.

music
144 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
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6%
The music aspect of the game has been a significant point of contention among players, particularly regarding the initial absence of the beloved US/EU soundtrack, which many felt was crucial for nostalgia. Following community feedback, the developers quickly patched the game to include the US soundtrack, which has been well-received, although some players still express disappointment over the lack of a remastered version and the initial mix-up with the Japanese soundtrack. Overall, while the music has been a divisive issue, the swift response from the developers has improved player sentiment significantly.
- “The nostalgic American soundtrack is finally back, folks!!”
- “With the inclusion of the US soundtrack, this is now a decent port of my beloved game.”
- “The original EU/US soundtrack has been a part of my life since I was young; I still have some of these songs on my phone as ringtones and alarms. I love it that much.”
- “The moment I reached the mining area, the truth became clear: without the original US soundtrack, this re-release of Tomba 2 feels dead in the water.”
- “The music was an absolutely crucial element of the game's charm and atmosphere, and its absence is deeply felt.”
- “For many of us, the nostalgia tied to the original OST was the primary draw.”
story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
70%
13%
The story in Tomba 2 is simple yet engaging, centering around the protagonist's quest to rescue his girlfriend from evil pigs, with a rich world filled with side quests and events that enhance the narrative experience. While players can enjoy the game without prior knowledge of the first installment, completing quests from the original game unlocks additional story elements, adding depth to the overall adventure. However, some players note that certain quests and items can be easily missed, necessitating guides for full completion.
- “The story is simple, but the world is just rich with tales.”
- “You play as the pink-haired, overall-wearing wild Flintstone vibe child, Tomba, who's on a mission to rescue his girlfriend, Tabby, from a bunch of mischievous evil pigs.”
- “It's incredibly satisfying to check off a bunch of events and see the story progress.”
- “The music, the story, the adventure all stuck with me and alienated me.”
- “There are still missable quests and items that will make you fail to get 100% achievement, and I'm sadly one of the people who have to start over the playthrough because of it.”
- “Btw, if you do get this, you will need a guide for some of the missions to avoid missing them, as well as the locations of several things that you would never be able to find on your own.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its diversity and balance between platforming, story, and quest-solving elements, making it an enjoyable experience overall. Despite initial concerns regarding the soundtrack options at launch, a prompt patch addressed many issues, leading to a more favorable reception of the gameplay mechanics. Overall, players find the platforming aspects engaging and satisfying, contributing to a positive impression of the game.
- “It's a breath of fresh air and keeps the gameplay feeling diverse.”
- “Well-balanced amount of platforming gameplay, story, and quest-solving gameplay.”
- “Gameplay-wise, still a very nice platformer; I am happy with my purchase.”
- “Not having the EU/US OST available during gameplay at release was pretty disappointing (since it's the one I grew up with), but LRG turned it around within a single day and announced a patch which I found to be impressively responsive.”
- “And there's a lot of uproar around the western OST not being an option during gameplay, and it's a valid complaint as most gamers are nostalgic for that soundtrack.”
- “A nonsensical choice, but it doesn't affect gameplay.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's vibrant art style and energetic visuals are frequently praised, evoking nostalgia for classic titles like Klonoa. While some aspects, such as the original graphics and voice acting, show their age, the emulator's improvements have enhanced the overall experience. Players appreciate the charming color palette and engaging design, despite acknowledging the limitations of its PS1-era 3D graphics.
- “Right off the bat, the game pulls you in with its vibrant art style and bouncy, energetic music.”
- “The art style and visuals stand out more than in most games; it reminds me of the nostalgic times I had playing games like Klonoa.”
- “There are tons of side quests, funny situations, and everything is built on a great art style with a wonderful color palette.”
- “While the original visuals, translation problems, and voice acting show their age, the quality of this emulator has significantly improved since the buggy Tomba 1 original release.”
- “This game is bought for nostalgia reasons, so people want the exact feeling they got when playing it originally, but there have been no upgrades in graphics whatsoever; it's literally a port with barely any work behind it.”
- “I'm not one of those gamers that blindly expects developers to have infinite resources to remaster a game from the ground up with new graphics or anything like that.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
83%
Overall, the stability of the game has seen significant improvement since its initial launch, with many major issues addressed in recent updates. While early performance on platforms like the Steam Deck was criticized for slowdowns and audio glitches, the latest version runs smoothly and has restored nostalgic elements. However, some minor glitches still persist, particularly during loading transitions.
- “Kudos to Limited Run Games for their quick response to player feedback; the Steam version runs great and brings back all the nostalgic feels.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the online multiplayer is; I haven't experienced any lag or disconnections.”
- “Tried this on Steam Deck and it just does not perform up to quality enough; slowdowns cause audio glitches, and this is just not acceptable when emulators run this 10x better.”
- “On launch, it was lacking and tough to recommend due to no US soundtrack, Tomba 1 events loading too soon, and other glitches. However, as of the latest update, most of the major problems are fixed.”
- “There are some glitches during the bleeding areas of the load zones; they stutter in place.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the new rewind function that alleviates some of the tedium associated with grinding, particularly in challenging minigames and late-game content. However, despite nostalgic elements like the event system and soundtrack, many find the overall grinding experience to be small, linear, and tedious, especially when aiming for 100% completion.
- “The event system, level design, and soundtrack are still praiseworthy 25 years later, but nostalgia aside, it's small, linear, and tedious.”
- “The rewind feature made some of the more grindy parts of the game 100% less stressful (looking at your kujara washing and trolley minigame).”
- “This becomes especially tedious in the late game when you're trying to complete all events and have 100+ items in there.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of cringe-worthy and absurd elements, which may feel dated to some players. However, it is complemented by entertaining voice acting, amusing side quests, and whimsical situations, all set against a vibrant art style. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted charm to the fun puzzle adventure platforming experience.
- “Really fun puzzle adventure platforming game with funny voice acting.”
- “There are tons of side quests, funny situations, and everything is built on a great art style with a wonderful color palette.”
- “Wow haha, Santa's #1 helper is a squirrel, so funny!”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the re-released PS1 classic is generally stable, with most players reporting excellent performance and no crashes. However, some users experienced occasional stuttering and performance dips lasting around 20 seconds, indicating that while the game is a solid option for fans, it is not without its minor issues.
- “A stable re-release of the PS1 cult classic; performance was excellent throughout my playthrough with no crashes or issues encountered.”
- “I had a few performance dips where the game would stutter for a good 20 seconds and then just return to regular performance.”
- “I don't know that I would say this is a particularly perfect version of Tomba 2, as there can be some strange performance hiccups, but as far as being a legal way for new and old fans to experience the game without having a physical copy, it's pretty good.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is heavily reliant on its music, which users feel is a vital component of its charm; its absence significantly detracts from the overall experience.
- “The music was an absolutely crucial element of the game's charm and atmosphere, and its absence is deeply felt.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, valuing it as priceless, yet they feel conflicted about others profiting from something they cherish without contributing to its creation.
- “The game itself, from my point of view, especially considering the emotional bond attached to it, is priceless.”

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Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition is a action adventure game.

Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 9 hours playing Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition.

Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition was released on December 15, 2025.

Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition was developed by Limited Run Games.

Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition is a single player game.

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